Shock/Strut installation, how many hrs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

darkmoon87 · 04-20-2010, 06:29 PM

How long does it take for a skilled mechanic to replace shock/strut on my yaris?

Betrivent · 04-20-2010, 07:56 PM

I'd say 2-3? Mine took about that

AlexNet0 · 04-20-2010, 10:25 PM

40 minutes.

and we took our time. this includes taking off the wiper cowl

MUSKOKA800 · 04-21-2010, 08:42 AM

It took me ~5 hours working on my own, taking my time.
Car on jack-stands in my driveway with the correct hand tools and a electic impact gun.
If I was to do it a second time I'd estimate 3 hours max.

thebarber · 04-21-2010, 09:31 AM

id say 2-3h as well

assuming you don't run into problems/seized bolts/nuts/etc

WeeYari · 04-21-2010, 09:36 AM

The question is for a 'skilled mechanic'.

I would assume this means a trained technician, in a shop, with all appropriate tools. If that is the case, then job should take no more than 1.5 hrs.

marlondog · 04-21-2010, 12:29 PM

2 hours!

schleppy · 04-21-2010, 12:37 PM

A couple hours, tops.

MUSKOKA800 · 04-21-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

The question is for a 'skilled mechanic'.

I would assume this means a trained technician, in a shop, with all appropriate tools. If that is the case, then job should take no more than 1.5 hrs.

And folks here have stated that stealerships quote 4-5 hours.

1stToyota · 04-21-2010, 01:46 PM

I assume you're asking to see what the labor charge will be...Mitchell1 labor guide: roughly 3.2 hrs [front], 1.6 hrs [rear]...about 5 hrs, total

And I'd advise against going into a Service Center or Dealership, armed with the "I'll pay 2 hrs, tops" ...they'll most likely just laugh and say "do it yourself"

...OR, they may just hire you on the spot, if you can do f&r struts/shocks in that amount of time (1.5 to 2 hrs), guaranteed work, and with no mistakes

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-21-2010, 03:50 PM

You'll have an easier time with the front struts. The rear shocks require removing a bunch of interior piece to gain access to the top nut.

Loren · 04-21-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

You'll have an easier time with the front struts. The rear shocks require removing a bunch of interior piece to gain access to the top nut.

Huh? It's been a while since I removed and misplaced mine, but isn't there just a pop-off cover over the top of the rear shocks?

To answer the question: 3-4 hours is reasonable for an experienced mechanic who isn't a Yaris expert. Any real shop is likely to charge you the 5-hour book rate.

None of this includes realigning the front. (no alignment required on the rear)

Nexus1155 · 04-21-2010, 04:19 PM

I didn't even think I used spring compressors for this install for the fronts

Rears pop right in very easy, you should have no issues or waste time there, legit takes 10 mins after jacking it up properly.

Fronts youll have the issue with breaking the top nut loose, WEAR GLOVES, I didn't remove wiper cowl, just finagled myself in there, Fronts take a bit longer because stuff needs to come apart.

Read the DIY guide a couple times and it should take you with setup and prep under 2 hrs.

*Oh you're replacing the whole assembly and not just springs, might be easier for you then.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-21-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

Huh? It's been a while since I removed and misplaced mine, but isn't there just a pop-off cover over the top of the rear shocks?

To answer the question: 3-4 hours is reasonable for an experienced mechanic who isn't a Yaris expert. Any real shop is likely to charge you the 5-hour book rate.

None of this includes realigning the front. (no alignment required on the rear)

From what I remember on when El Jefe helped me out, the only way he gained access to it was by removing a good portion of the rear interior. This is for the sedan folks, not for the LB folks. I know the LB has a cover that pops right off.

cali yaris · 04-21-2010, 04:29 PM

darkmoon, are we talking about a liftback or a sedan?

The sedan is quite a bit different in the rear, the top of the shocks are not easily accessible as they are on the liftback.

The advice and estimates you're being given here depend on which Yaris we are talking about.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-21-2010, 04:30 PM

If you look at the answers so far, the LB people take only half the time as us sedan folks.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-21-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

darkmoon, are we talking about a liftback or a sedan?

The sedan is quite a bit different in the rear, the top of the shocks are not easily accessible as they are on the liftback.

The advice and estimates you're being given here depend on which Yaris we are talking about.

Ah, ninja post me. hahahaha

Loren · 04-21-2010, 05:56 PM

The Yaris sedan doesn't exist in my world.

Yeah, I can see there would likely be a few interior panels to remove in the back of a sedan.

04-20-2010, 06:29 PM	#1
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04-20-2010, 10:25 PM	#3
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	40 minutes. and we took our time. this includes taking off the wiper cowl __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

04-21-2010, 08:42 AM	#4
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	It took me ~5 hours working on my own, taking my time. Car on jack-stands in my driveway with the correct hand tools and a electic impact gun. If I was to do it a second time I'd estimate 3 hours max. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

04-21-2010, 09:31 AM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	id say 2-3h as well assuming you don't run into problems/seized bolts/nuts/etc __________________

04-21-2010, 09:36 AM	#6
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	The question is for a 'skilled mechanic'. I would assume this means a trained technician, in a shop, with all appropriate tools. If that is the case, then job should take no more than 1.5 hrs. __________________

04-20-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	I'd say 2-3? Mine took about that

04-21-2010, 12:29 PM	#7
marlondog Shut your fricken suck!!! View User's Garage Drives: 07' liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 755	2 hours!

04-21-2010, 12:37 PM	#8
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	A couple hours, tops.

04-21-2010, 01:46 PM	#10
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	I assume you're asking to see what the labor charge will be...Mitchell1 labor guide: roughly 3.2 hrs [front], 1.6 hrs [rear]...about 5 hrs, total And I'd advise against going into a Service Center or Dealership, armed with the "I'll pay 2 hrs, tops" ...they'll most likely just laugh and say "do it yourself" ...OR, they may just hire you on the spot, if you can do f&r struts/shocks in that amount of time (1.5 to 2 hrs), guaranteed work, and with no mistakes __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

04-21-2010, 03:50 PM	#11
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	You'll have an easier time with the front struts. The rear shocks require removing a bunch of interior piece to gain access to the top nut.

04-21-2010, 04:19 PM	#13
Nexus1155 Bathroom + Laptop = <3 Drives: Audi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dorchester Posts: 1,009	I didn't even think I used spring compressors for this install for the fronts Rears pop right in very easy, you should have no issues or waste time there, legit takes 10 mins after jacking it up properly. Fronts youll have the issue with breaking the top nut loose, WEAR GLOVES, I didn't remove wiper cowl, just finagled myself in there, Fronts take a bit longer because stuff needs to come apart. Read the DIY guide a couple times and it should take you with setup and prep under 2 hrs. *Oh you're replacing the whole assembly and not just springs, might be easier for you then.

04-21-2010, 04:29 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	darkmoon, are we talking about a liftback or a sedan? The sedan is quite a bit different in the rear, the top of the shocks are not easily accessible as they are on the liftback. The advice and estimates you're being given here depend on which Yaris we are talking about. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-21-2010, 04:30 PM	#16
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	If you look at the answers so far, the LB people take only half the time as us sedan folks.

04-21-2010, 05:56 PM	#18
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	The Yaris sedan doesn't exist in my world. Yeah, I can see there would likely be a few interior panels to remove in the back of a sedan. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

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